Home Care For Seniors

Many insurance claims, especially those for veteran benefits, require proof of a senior having issues or being unable to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). These are not terms most people use in their daily life, and filing paperwork or visiting a doctor which requires these terms to be used can be daunting! It is time to demystify these two ideas so everyone can understand them clearly. Activities of Daily Living Any activity that someone is required to do each day to live and function on their own can be considered an ADL. Maintaining [...]

Do you have a senior loved one who is facing some challenges? It’s hard enough to know when a little encumbrance is not so little anymore. Add to that a worldwide pandemic, and the idea of transitioning to assisted living is all the more complex. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re making good decisions, all the way around. Allow your senior loved one to age in place with expert in-home caregiving from 1776 Senior Care. Fill out this form or call us at (630) 469-4515 to schedule an in-home assessment. Daily Living Becomes Daily Difficulties One of the [...]

Time and distance are rarely a challenge in today’s world, and neither should maintaining a long-distance relationship with your parents. Advancements in technology provide global connections in both business and personal affairs. Much can be accomplished regardless of location: work projects are finished at the beach; degrees are earned from home, and purchases are made while watching TV. However, maintaining personal relationships require more than technology and this is especially true in keeping a quality connection with an aging parent. Life has a unique way of gradually teaching a family to stay bonded while going from living together involved in each [...]

For many, deciding when or if your loved one needs elderly home care is one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make. Chances are, the senior citizen in your care isn’t going to ask to go to a facility or seek in-home senior care. Most seniors would say that if given a choice, they would want to stay home.Perhaps your other family members are arguing about what is the best course of action for your mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. Sometimes having others around to help make the decision is a blessing, but when families don’t agree, it [...]

Your Dad has fallen several times -- twice inside his home where he lives by himself and once while outside. He refuses to wear the fall monitoring system that you bought for him because of pride and sheer stubbornness. Knowing whether you need home care vs. nursing home can make a difference in Dad's standard of living and happiness. Even though he receives Meals on Wheels, you know he has forgotten to eat lunch several times. His blood pressure pills are left untaken in the pillbox.He struggles to put on his clothes, but he still manages to complete the job independently. You [...]

It is difficult to watch your elderly parent, friend, or other family member age. Chances are, you remember this person when he or she was in the prime of life. You remember when your loved one could move with speed, confidence, and grace. Hiring a home care company may help them maintain their independence and continue to allow them to live close to their prime. You remember when your Dad was the life of the party and could entertain a crowd with stories and jokes. You may think back to a time when your Mom patiently assisted you with sewing projects [...]

You and your siblings have agonized over this decision for months, but you are all in agreement that it is time to hire someone to help with your mom or dad. (Or at least the majority of you are in agreement. There’s always that sibling who likes to argue about everything.) Talking to your parents about home care can be a challenge if handled incorrectly. You have found an agency that does background checks on employees. You have met the caregiver who will be coming in twice a week to bathe your father. You have determined who will be paying for [...]

Many of the celebrities we lost in 2020 first served in the U.S. military before they became famous. TV host extraordinaire Regis Philbin was famous for the number of hours he appeared on TV. He died at age 88. Not everyone knows that Regis enlisted in the navy after graduating from the University of Notre Dame and served as a supply corps officer between 1953 and 1955. Movie star Kirk Douglas enlisted in the Navy in December 1941 during World War II and served as a communications officer until 1944. He was discharged after suffering injuries due to a premature depth [...]

Without proper legal planning, caring for aging loved ones is often emotionally and financially distressing for everyone involved. Families struggle at the last minute to find information, guidance and assistance to handle the complex health care, financial and legal needs. By planning ahead and obtaining the right legal documents, families can help their aging relatives gain security, take advantage of public benefits, and preserve their assets. First, estate plans are key. They can help families avoid probate, which occurs when an individual owns assets in his or her name alone, and the court determines distribution. If not handled properly, probate can [...]